2008 Ford E-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 31%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Ford E-350, 31% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was have problems with the front end of my vehicle, I brought the vehicle to my mechanic to investigate the problems. He inspected the control arms, ball joints and rebalanced the tires. He basically didn't do anything to change the problem. The following day I was driving the van to work and noticed the front end getting worse. I then called into the shop to make another appointment. When I was driving to the mechanic the van steering went and the van became uncontrollable, since I was only a few miles away I managed to get it to the shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479369, filed 2012-10, 62,000 miles“I was driving on i215 in salt lake city utah at 65mph when I hit a small bump in the road and the front end of the truck began shaking violently and I could not regain control before it ran me off the road into a ditch narrowly missing a concrete barrier and another vehicle. There was no impact, however I am not sure how I kept it from rolling the truck. This has happened to me in three other Ford trucks ranging from 2006 to 2008 that I used to drive at work. And now my personal 2008 f350. I hear that they call it the death wobble. I want to know why there is no recall for this.”
NHTSA complaint #10522769, filed 2013-07, 67,500 miles“The steering on this van is very loose causing it to wander and require constant correction at all speeds. At normal highway speeds, hitting any bumps causes the back of the vehicle to skip or shift requiring significant steering correction and causing the vehicle to be very unstable. Mechanical inspection reveals no failure with any parts. (shame on Ford for this vehicle)”
NHTSA complaint #10408112, filed 2011-06, 40,000 miles“We had the cruise control on driving 55 MPH in a very light wind. For 20 miles , handling was acceptable. Without warning the van rolled to the left about 15 degrees followed by a roll to the right entering a series of rolls first left then to the right. Each oscillation was larger than the last. Recovery was successful by slowing to 30 MPH without braking. Air bags were 55 PSI each front tires were 55 PSI , rear tires 80psi. Water tank was empty, gray and black water tanks were empty. The van is very dangerous if driven over 40mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10240526, filed 2008-09, 300 miles“This is not a failure or a malfunction but a complaint about the steering play in the 2008 Ford e350 vans which is a result of the design of the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10241949, filed 2008-09, 4,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032624Apr 1, 2010Ford: steering wander. Some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. Steering gear mesh load adjustment. Front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 50% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 4 | 31% |
| 2015 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 4 | 24% |
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 12 | 31% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 9 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 11% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford E-350
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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